Roland Sutton Academic Trust

History of the Roland Sutton Academic Trust

RSAT was established in 1990 with the aim of improving education and research in radiology in the North East of Scotland for the benefit of the population of Grampian. It is an independently financed charitable trust managed by a Board of Trustees, which maintains strong links with both NHS Grampian and University of Aberdeen. The Roland Sutton Academic Trust is a Registered Charity (SC016776).
An academic report of ABIC related activities is produced each year for submission to the Board. A copy of the most version can be found here.

Previous Funding Activities of RSAT

Funding:
RSAT has funded a variety of projects in education and research and some examples are given below

Education:
Salary for admin support to Training Programme Director; X-ray Library facilities including books, anatomical models including skeleton & skulls and computers; Funding for iMAC to run OsiriX software for radiology exam practice; StatDx licences; E-learning CT colonography package; significant donations to the Suttie Centre for teaching equipment; Funding for out of programme training to reimburse receipted travel and accommodation expenses.

Research:
Salary support for a variety of research posts such as admin support to ABIC, clinical research fellowship, research fellow, research assistant and PhD student stipend; travel grants to reimburse receipted travel and accommodation expenses incurred when attending and presenting a paper or poster at national or international meeting; Contribution towards replacement or upgrading of medical imaging equipment.